Vituary - Randy Kavanagh

Randy Kavanagh

Randy has been like a second father to me for a few years now, and since my own dad’s death, he’s been one of the most prominent father figures in my life.

He loves dogs, hardcore hikes, and his family more than anything.

Randy wasn’t dealt the best hand as a youngster, so he’s made it his life’s mission to ensure his son, the light of his life, never wants for anything.

Randy is a man of simple pleasures; all he needs is his family around him and an ice-cold beer and he’s happy as a clam.  Maybe a few Babybels, too.

Randy stands his ground and would go to war for his family – he’d also give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

He barbeques a mean steak and can polish off a Heineken mini keg like nobody’s business.

Randy is an extremely important part of my life and he lives very large in my heart.  I mean, he had a hand in creating the love of my life, so.  Yeah.

Can’t wait to see you in July, Randz.  We’ll spend a week at Sunshine Park eating dried fruit and cookin’ on your mini keg wood stove.

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Holly Marshall

Holly Marshall

Holly’s the coolest derby girl in Newfoundland.  She weaves like a champ and she’s a toe stop catwalk model.

On top of that, she makes cabinets.  Badass cabinets.  Beautiful, badass cabinets.

She also loves sloths.  Like, really loves them.  If there is one thing you remember about Holly, it should be that she friggin’ loves sloths.

In all seriousness, Holly is the coolest chick.  She has the greatest sense of humour, she’s so much fun to be around, and she’s the kindest and friendliest person you’ll ever meet.

She treats family like a blessing, not an obligation, and she’d walk to the ends of the earth for her friends.

She’s got the most awesome glasses and the coolest Nickelodeon shirts, and her inability to hold onto a phone for more than a month without it giving out is hilarious and pretty adorable.

Holly, I can’t wait to see you in August.  We’ll play all the board games, do all the Breakout rooms, and you’ll teach me how to play cribbage.  I love you, dude.

Stop loving sloths so much.


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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Denise Martin

Denise Martin

I met Denise when I started working at College of the North Atlantic.  Most of the students that came through my office would mention how much they loved being in Denise’s class.

Denise loves hiking and running and, when we worked together, she also loved havin’ a few drinks.  I don’t think there was a day that I saw her without a 2.4L bottle of water in her hand.  I’m not sure if she needed hydration for the running or the drinking (just kiddin’!)

Denise has great hair, the best laugh, and an unbreakable spirit.  When we had CAS parties, it was always slightly dull without Denise there (sorry, CAS friends).  She’s also quite the bowler (Denise, you better still have my homemade trophy).

Denise is a wonderful, loveable person who brings sunshine everywhere she goes.  I think I speak for all of her friends when I say we are extremely lucky to know her.



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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Sarah Hannon

Sarah Hannon

Sarah Hannon is a unicorn in more ways than one.  Her constantly changing pastel hair and her vibrant lipsticks are unique on their own, but the fact that she doesn’t give a f*ck what anybody thinks is what really makes her an anomaly.  

Sarah is tenacious in her convictions and is unwilling to waiver simply because of how she may be perceived by others. 

Even in high school – the place where reputation and popularity are everything – Sarah wore what she wanted, said what she wanted, and acted how she wanted, and I’ve always loved her for that.

It seems rare to catch Sarah in a bad mood, even when the world seems to be tilting on its side, she comes out the other side as a stronger, wiser person because she has the good sense to learn from life’s heartbreaks. 

She’s passionate, she’s intelligent, and she’s someone that we should all aspire to be.  Her sureness in who she is and who she wants to become is something that deserves immense admiration.

Sarah Hannon, I always get enjoyment from your Facebook posts popping up on my newsfeed, and I can never hear a Michael Jackson song without thinking of you.

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”